1958 Map of Richland

About this map

Salmon River dominates the southern landscape of this Oswego County region, carving a path through the towns of Richland and Albion. The area is defined by its transition from the village of Pulaski in the west to the higher elevations of Boylston and Orwell in the east. Local history is etched into the terrain through various family-named roads like Towne Road, Malby Road, and Halsey Road, alongside quiet burial grounds including Riverside Cem and McClelland Cem. The presence of the Conrail line and the County Sanatorium suggests a mid-century community balancing industry and public health. Large tracts of protected land, such as Sandy Creek State Forest and Altmar State Forest, provide a clear view of the state's conservation priorities during this era of post-war mapping.